Best Romantic Restaurants in West Austin / Westlake

59 restaurants available nearby

1. Aba - Austin

4.8

Exceptional(1134)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • East Austin

Booked 190 times today

Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. The menu features Chef CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions.

2. Red Ash Italia

4.9

Exceptional(3833)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 112 times today

Wood Fired hand crafted Italian food set in a rustic modern open space in the warehouse district in ATX. A wide range of specialty dishes created by Chef owner John Carver and his staff on a nightly basis. Our house made Pastas, Fresh Seafood, and Prime Steaks are all prepared on wood fired grill, oven and plancha. An International wine list, specialty craft cocktails, and local brewed beers to choose from. Dolce and some Grappa, Amaro or Vino Dolce to add to your dining experience at Red Ash Italia.

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3. Sway Thai - Austin

4.5

Awesome(1062)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • West Austin / Westlake

Booked 25 times today

Sway is an award-winning modern Thai restaurant serving dinner and happy hour, led by Executive Chef Frank Harris.Named one of Bon Appétit’s “50 Best New Restaurants in America” in 2013, Sway was also most recently voted “Best Happy Hour in Austin” by readers of Austin Monthly as well as “2019 Best Thai Food” by the Austin-American Statesman.Sway West Lake Hills' location boasts a rooftop bar with skyline views of downtown, courtyard and full bar.

4. Sammie's Italian

4.8

Exceptional(1415)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 63 times today

Sammie’s is a little taste of old Italy in downtown Austin. It celebrates the great ‘red sauce’ institution—inspired by old school, legendary Italian-American restaurants. The menu offers classic dishes in a casual but sophisticated, retro-designed space that is both lively and comfortable, capturing the essence of a night out at your favorite neighborhood joint. The space consists of a central dining room overlooking Shoal Creek and 6th Street, polished wood bar, Mildred’s Room (a private dining/wine room), and wraparound patio dining area. Please note that patio seating is weather contingent. The menu offers riffs on standards including Housemade Mozzarella Sticks, Clams Casino, and Caesar Salad a la Tommy; timeless pastas like Spaghetti with Meatballs, and Linguine Vongole; and Sammie’s Classics: big portions of iconic plates like Chicken and Eggplant Parmigiana, Veal Marsala, and Baked Manicotti.

5. Hestia

4.8

Exceptional(1874)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 35 times today

Hestia, named after the Greek goddess of the hearth, is a modern live-fire grill house. Dishes find inspiration from a custom 20-ft hearth which anchors the kitchen and dining room. Our menus offers an opportunity to explore and showcase techniques that highlight the role of fire in food. You may choose to order from our a la carte menu or experience our chef curated tasting menu.We accept reservations 60 days in advance. For event inquiries, please visit our website.2024 Michelin One Star

6. Nômade

4.6

Exceptional(443)

Price: Expensive

• Regional Mexican • Austin

Booked 26 times today

Nômade is a perfect spot for a romantic evening. With its ambiance and decor being consistently praised in reviews, it creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere that makes you feel like you're on vacation in Mexico. The unique flavors and exceptional service are often highlighted, making it a great place for a date night. The reviews often mention that it feels like a vacation in there, which is ideal for a romantic experience.

7. ATX Cocina

4.9

Exceptional(2626)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 59 times today

ATX Cocina experiments with the boundaries of Mexican cuisine. We have taken traditional Mexican dishes and elevated them with modern approaches and techniques. Corn, the basis of the Mexican cuisine for thousands of years, is also the foundation of our kitchen. We nixtamalize and process our masa in house sourcing it from heirloom varieties of corn grown by small family farms in Mexico.

8. Nido

4.7

Exceptional(1124)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Bouldin Creek

Booked 43 times today

Luxury takes root in the heart of Austin at Nido, bringing the charm of the area together with the culinary techniques of coastal Europe, all perched above Lady Bird Lake and the energetic cityscape. Nido is located on the rooftop of The Loren at Lady Bird Lake - recently named by Conde Nast Traveller and Travel & Leisure Magazine as "one of the hottest hotel openings in the world." Nido nods to the surrounding and native Hill Country, giving diners a one-of-a-kind respite to experience worldly-travel through food. Nido’s selection of carefully crafted, seasonal menus are internationally-inspired with a focus on classical technique.Reservations are available for inside the dining room and the dining tables in the bar. Lounge seating is available on a walk in basis in the bar and on the terrace for drinks and snacks.For more information, please visit https://www.thelorenhotels.com/cuisine/restaurant and follow @Nidoatx on Instagram.

9. Uchiko Austin

4.8

Exceptional(6036)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Central Austin

Booked 38 times today

:: ADDITIONAL RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE ON RESTAURANT WEBSITE :: Uchiko is the sister restaurant to Tyson Cole’s original Uchi. It matches that restaurant’s dedication to food, wine, and service, but it has a Japanese farmhouse aesthetic with crafted materials and warm finishes to round out a completely updated setting. The chef team at Uchiko has created a brand new selection of composed dishes and sushi, taken from ideas and plates created at Uchi. Uchiko is Uchi redefined. Reservations are encouraged and can be booked online up to 1 month in advance. Walk-in bar seating is available and is subject to wait times. Patio seating is weather permitting and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to serving you, Kanpai!

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10. Siena Ristorante Toscana

4.8

Exceptional(2605)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Northwest

Booked 24 times today

Siena Ristorante Toscana is a perfect place for a romantic evening, as per reviews. It's described as having an 'elegant' and 'romantic' atmosphere, reminiscent of Tuscany. The food is consistently praised as 'delicious', 'outstanding' and 'beautiful', while the service is described as 'caring', 'attentive' and 'excellent'. The restaurant is also recommended for special occasions, adding to its romantic ambiance.

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Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Atmosphere was amazing, the short rib hummus is a must try.
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Aba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• East Austin
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4.8
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Antoinette
Austin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We love coming to red Ash. The food in the service are always great. We had the pleasure of having Brandy serve us. She was the best.
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Red Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.9
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Tyler
Minneapolis - St. Paul •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I could not be happier with our many experiences at Sammie’s. The food is consistently fantastic, the service is incredible and the atmosphere is so fun! It’s always a treat to come here and cannot wait to come back!
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Sammie's ItalianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.8
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Michal Lauren
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing! Get the pork dumpling appetizer. It is so good! We sat on the rooftop overlooking downtown. So romantic!
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Sway Thai - AustinPrice: Expensive• Asian• West Austin / Westlake
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4.5
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GabbyDvip
Dallas - Fort Worth •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Absolutely incredible meal. My boyfriend and I had the Wagyu tartare, scallops, oysters, 35 day aged wagyu steak, fingerling potatoes, and buñuelo for dessert. The service was great, very knowledgeable and fast. They were very accommodating of my seafood allergy and were able to swap out sauces containing fish ingredients and modify dishes to have the seafood portion on the side so there would be no cross contamination. I can’t wait to go back to enjoy their wonderful menu again!
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HestiaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.8

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59 restaurants available nearby

1. Aba - Austin

2. Red Ash Italia

3. Sway Thai - Austin

4. Sammie's Italian

5. Hestia

6. Nômade

7. ATX Cocina

8. Nido

9. Uchiko Austin

10. Siena Ristorante Toscana

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